Lewis H. Larsen Wild Horse Painting Postcard 1953 Evanston WY Postmark For Sale

This captivating vintage postcard features a magnificent dapple grey wild horse, majestically poised on a rocky outcrop. In the distance, a spirited herd of horses gallops across an open plain under a vast, cloud-dotted blue sky, evoking the untamed beauty of the American West. The artwork is a reproduction of an original painting by the renowned cowboy artist, statesman, and poet, Lewis H. Larsen, with the original artwork dated 1951.The reverse side of this collectible postcard displays a detailed postmark from Evanston, Wyoming, dated July 16, 1953, with a 2-cent John Adams United States postage stamp. It includes a handwritten message and a poignant poem titled \"To Always Be Free,\" reflecting the independent spirit of the wild horses depicted. Published by L. H. Larsen himself from Salt Lake City, Utah, this postcard is a unique piece of Western art and postal history, offering a glimpse into mid-20th century American culture and the enduring allure of the frontier.